Table 1.

Childhood Obesity Prevention Messages and Probes used in Qualitative Interviews

Childhood obesity prevention messages8,9	Eat breakfast every day
	Choose healthful foods when eating out
	Eat more fruits and vegetables
	Eat less foods that are high in calories and low in nutrition
	Eat together as a family
	Drink less sweetened beverages
	Limit TV/video games/computer games
	Watch portion sizes
Interview probes	1. What have you heard about this message? (perceptions)
	2. What do you and your family do about this message? (practices)
	3. What do you think other families do about this message? (perceptions)
	4. How do you think this message impacts a child's weight? (perceptions)